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Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, CardioRenal
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Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary 20,299 GBP–30,448 GBP/mo (243,586 GBP–365,380 GBP/yr)
📊 Market 8,000 GBP–12,000 GBP/mo (96,000 GBP–144,000 GBP/yr)
About the Company
Role Summary: Reporting to the Global Medical Head of CardioRenal, the Senior GMAL is a highly experienced Medical Affairs leader with proven vision and impact. This individual develops and leads bold medical strategies within the CardioRenal therapy area, expertly guiding cross-functional and cross-regional teams to deliver and exceed ambitious goals. The Senior GMAL's influence is enterprise-wide-shaping global medical agendas through Global Medical Team, Global Product Team, and Disease Area Team leadership, and deep partnership with Medical and Commercial functions in markets and regions worldwide. This role demands a leader who champions innovative, disruptive thinking-identifies and shapes breakthrough opportunities, reimagines market dynamics, and accelerates high-impact evidence generation and medical change initiatives. The Senior GMAL navigates and transforms health systems, leverages digital and advanced analytics, drives stakeholder engagement, and ensures AstraZeneca's science leads externally and internally through world-class medical evidence and strategic partnerships. Expectations of a Senior GMAL include: Strategy & Transformation: The Senior GMAL designs and leads the implementation of product and disease area strategies, as well as ambitious practice change initiatives, at a global level. This requires a deep understanding of healthcare system pathways, regulatory landscapes, market access, and competitive dynamics. The Senior GMAL consistently de
Requirements
- ● Doctoral-level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a relevant discipline with at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical, Marketing, R&D, Market Access), or extensive experience within a health system (clinical, pharmacy, pathway design, etc.).
- ● Demonstrated leadership in complex, global healthcare environments, including leading franchise/TA business in key markets, driving brand performance, and managing large, diverse teams.
- ● Significant expertise and strategic insight into healthcare system pathways, regulatory landscapes, market-shaping, and external stakeholder engagement.
- ● Strong track record of internal and external network building, collaboration across geographies and matrix teams, and effective mentoring of junior colleagues or peers.
- ● Digital proficiency, leveraging digital health tools and data platforms to advance evidence generation and communication.
- ● Deep understanding of patient care pathways, evolving treatment protocols, scientific literature, and contemporary approaches to healthcare transformation.
- ● Proven ability to guide, influence, and align diverse stakeholders-including thought leaders, regulatory bodies, patient groups, and payer organizations.
- ● Recognized expertise in the relevant or related therapeutic area, often evidenced by a history of clinical practice, research leadership, or significant external engagement.
- ● Advanced experience designing, leading, and interpreting clinical research programs, including pivotal clinical trials (Ph2-Ph4), practice-changing RWE studies, and implementation of innovative evidence generation approaches.
- ● Broad experience beyond Medical Affairs; for example, prior roles in Marketing, R&D, or Market Access.
- ● Long-standing relationships with global KOLs, societies, regulators, digital health partners, and innovative healthcare organizations.
- ● Track record of launching new products or indications in multiple, diverse markets (e.g., US, China, EU), and successfully developing and executing global medical strategies.
- ● The annual base pay for this position ranges from 243,586.40 - 365,379.60 USD . Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan ; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
- ● Why AstraZeneca
- ● When we put diverse cross-functional teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
- ● AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. With opportunities to shape medical practices and contribute to groundbreaking changes in asthma treatment strategies, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. Our commitment to improving patients' lives drives us to leverage science and technology efficiently. Here, you'll be part of a thriving team that encourages development without borders.
- ● Ready to make a meaningful impact Apply now and join us on this exciting journey
- ● Date Posted 21-Aug-2026
- ● Closing Date 27-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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